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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLexington Conservation Division Newsletter June 2022Lexington Conservation Caring for our public land Community Programs City Nature Challenge (CNC)City Nature Challenge (CNC) Success!!!Success!!! Lexington made 921 OBSERVATIONS921 OBSERVATIONS documenting 339 SPECIES 339 SPECIES spanning from fungi, plants, reptiles, birds, and more between 4/29 and 5/2. Good Job to all 51 participants- see you next year! Land Management Willards WoodsWillards Woods Public CharrettePublic Charrette June 14th @ 7:00 PMJune 14th @ 7:00 PM Please join us for the first public Charrette for Willard's Woods to discuss Follow this project here and provide input on design anddesign and engineering details for a potential UAengineering details for a potential UA trail and associated parkingtrail and associated parking. This will be held remotely via Zoomvia Zoom. Please join us for a discussion on how we can best manage Willards Woods. Your Feedback and personal experiences at the property are invaluable. Follow this project here Chiesa Farm Public CharretteChiesa Farm Public Charrette June 21st @ 7:00PMJune 21st @ 7:00PM Please join us for the first public Charrette for the Chiesa Farm FieldChiesa Farm Field Management PlanManagement Plan to discuss and provide input on the fields at Chiesa Farm. This will be held remotely viavia ZoomZoom. Please join us for a discussion on how we can best manage Chiesa Farm fields. Your Feedback and personal experiences at the property are invaluable. Click HEREHERE to view the final concept plan Follow along on the progress of the project HEREHERE. Parker MeadowParker Meadow Trail ClosuresTrail Closures All internal trails at Parker Meadow are closed during construction (red trails on map below). ACROSS route A is temporarily rerouted during this time (green dashed line on map below) to follow Revere Street from the bike path to connect to Hancock Street. Construction Updates:Construction Updates: 5/3/2022: 5/3/2022: Boardwalk extension began and work completed at overlook. Surveyed trail location between Bridge B and Bridge C. 5/10/2022: 5/10/2022: Boardwalk extension continued. Laid out trail and elevations between boardwalk adjacent to Bridge C and southwest boardwalk that meets the bikeway. Improvements include:Improvements include: Creation of 1,697 feet of accessible trails Parking area improvements Creation of a viewing platform Interpretive Panel Eye Spy in Nature Spotted Lantern FlySpotted Lantern Fly The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is asking the public to keep an eye out for the invasive pest known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) during the spring planting season due to the risk of egg masses being accidentally brought in on shipments of trees imported from other states. Report Egg Masses Here Firefly Watch Community ScienceFirefly Watch Community Science Firefly Watch combines an annual summer evening ritual with scientific research. Join a network of community scientists around the country by observing your own backyard, and help scientists map fireflies. Anyone in North America can participate in Firefly Watch. All you need to do is spend at least 10 minutes once a week during firefly season observing fireflies in one location (your backyard or in a nearby field). All firefly sightings—or lack thereof—are valuable! Learn how to Participate Upcoming Events!!! Bee-come a Citizen ScientistBee-come a Citizen Scientist with Dr. Robert Gegearwith Dr. Robert Gegear June11, 2022, 10-12pmJune11, 2022, 10-12pm Learn how to identify bees with your smart phone through the Beecology app. Join Conservation staff and Dr. Robert Gegear at Wright Farm to learn about local bee populations. Register Here!Register Here! Citizens for Lexington Conservation Walks Register and find out more Each person needs a (free) ticket. Register HereRegister Here Whipple Hill Family WalkWhipple Hill Family Walk SUNDAY JUNE 12: 1:30-3:00 PM Whipple Hill Conservation Area features Lexington’s highest point, topping out at 374 feet above Boston Harbor. Leader:Leader: Fran Ludwig Lexington Conservation781-698-4532EmailEmail WebsiteWebsite Connect with usConnect with us Town of Lexington, MA | 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 Unsubscribe sdugan@lexingtonma.gov Update Profile |Constant Contact Data Notice Sent bylandstewards@lexingtonma.govin collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!